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antimalarial, anti-parasitic and anthelmintics agents (Artesunate(brand…
antimalarial, anti-parasitic and anthelmintics agents
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Atovaquone-progaunil
Pregnant women who are nursing infants, infants who are less than 5kg and people with severe kidney disease
Drug interaction
Increased risk for bleeding if take with Coumadin, a blood-thinner
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Other considerations
Good for last minute travelers because the drug is started 1-2 days before travelling to malaria area
Good choice for sorter trips because you only have to take the medicine for 7 days after travelling rather than 4weeks
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Used for
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Treatment of acute, uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
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chlroquine phosphate
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Indication
Suppressive treatment and for acute attack of malaria due to P.vivax, P.malariae, P.ovale and susceptible P.falciparum.
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